The abolition of man

Books Special Report | "Pronoun envy" or just another weapon to fight the battle against the "subjugation of women"? The debate among publishers over inclusive language | Sam Torode

C.S. Lewis was not a very "inclusive" writer. In fact, by today's standards, he was downright exclusive. Open Mere Christianity to any random page, and you're likely to find several uses of the generic pronouns he and man. The final chapter is even titled "The New Men."

Despite its politically incorrect language, Mere Christianity stands as one of the most influential books of the past 100 years for many Christians, especially evangelicals. It is a book that has led many skeptics—of both sexes—to faith in Christ. Which raises the question-has any honest reader ever come away from Mere Christianity with the impression that Lewis's version of Christianity is "guys only"?

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